Body and character in Luke and Acts : the subversion of physiognomy in early Christianity /

Body and character in Luke and Acts : the subversion of physiognomy in early Christianity /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Parsons, Mikeal C. (Mikeal Carl), 1957-
Imprint:	Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2006.
Description:	191 p. ; 23 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Bible. -- Luke -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. -- Acts -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. -- Acts. Bible. -- Luke. Physiognomy -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6224641

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ISBN:	080102885X (pbk.) 9780801028854 (pbk.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-170) and indexes.

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Summary:	In the ancient world, it was commonly believed that outward appearance provided clues to inner character. The science relating physical appearance to moral character is called physiognomy. This title shows how a number of episodes in Luke and Acts draw upon physiognomy only to subvert it.
Physical Description:	191 p. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-170) and indexes.
ISBN:	080102885X 9780801028854